Luxury Amazon Cruises: Delfin

Delfin II Itinerary

The itinerary below is for the 5 Day/4 Night Delfin II cruise, the most popular of all of the Delfin programmes. Please contact us should you be interested in the detailed itineraries available on the Delfin I or Delfin III.

Day 1 : Iquitos > Nauta > Maranon River

Upon arrival in Iquitos you will be met and transferred to Nauta, a small riverside town on the banks of the Maranon River where your luxury river cruise boat awaits. Enjoy the best of Amazonian-Peruvian cuisine before a briefing from your guides.

Day 2 : Peruvian Amazon & Yanayacu Pucate

Today you will have the opportunity to met a local spiritual healer and caretaker, and learn about their traditions before continuing your journey deep into the forest.

Cruise through the Yanayacu and Pucate Rivers, peeking into different creeks and lagoons. This is one of the best preserved and protected zones of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Your guide will use his expert eye to pinpoint all the biodiversity of this region. If you want to interact directly with the waters of the Amazon, go out on one of our kayaks or paddle boards. You will even have the opportunity to see the famous pink dolphins!

Day 3 : Fundo Casual & Nauta Cano

Venture the jungle as your guide will point out the diverse creatures and vegetations of the Amazon. Be sure to keep an attentive eye for surprises! You may see anacondas, rainbow boas, tarantulas, rare poison frogs, and more. This is one of the very few places in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve Amazon Rainforest where you will spot the ever so elusive 2-toed sloth.

Continue your journey navigating the tranquil waters of the Nauta Cano river to observe the area’s rich biodiversity. After a delicious lunch on board, embark on an exciting kayaking session, exploring hidden channels and lagoons in search of wildlife. At sunset, continue your quest for animals while enjoying the spectacular Amazonian landscape.

As night falls, you will venture into the jungle for an exhilarating night safari, equipped with flashlights and guided by experts, in search of nocturnal creatures like caimans, frogs, and insects.

Day 4 : San Jose de Paranapura, Yarapa River & Three River Confluence

Today you will visit the loca community of San Jose de Parapura, where you will be welcomed by smiling faces and friendly locals. You may be invited to see how grow and harvest rice and cassava, while learning about their simple way of life immersed in nature.

Journey along the Yarapa River and listen closely for the sounds from within the mysterious jungle. Travel down river to this wide creek that leads to an attractive hidden lagoon. As we absorb the beauty of the landscape, we will have the chance to reflect on the wildlife. In this area we will notice many more inhabitants of the Amazon, the rivereños, people being an important part of this complex bio-network. Look out for specific types of Monkeys like the pygmy marmoset, squirrel monkey, and our first Monk Saki.

Later toast and witness the distinguished colors of the three rivers confluence. It is known that the Ucayali River, which in turn confluences with the Marañón River upstream of Iquitos, Peru, to form what countries other than Brazil consider to be the main stem of the Amazon River. Great photo opportunity as you witness your first Amazon Rainforest Sunset.

Day 5 : Nauta > Iquitos

Continue sailing down the Amazon River and return to Nauta where you will disembark and visit the Rescue and Rehabilitation Center of River Mammals. Next you will be transferred to Iquitos airport for check-in, where arrangements conclude.